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Rural Development department officials want to know rationale behind appointment of IFS, IAS officers as project directors

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department officials in Tamil Nadu have protested the July appointment of Indian Forest Service and Indian Administrative Service officers as project directors in the District Rural Development Agency, citing a mismatch of skills and impact on career progression of existing staff. The officials have filed petitions seeking reversal of the orders and clarification on promotion timelines.